Join us to dedicate Water Gives Life, a new mural from artists Eurhi Jones and David McShane. In collaboration with the Philadelphia Water Department and the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, this artwork celebrates the connection between Philadelphia’s rivers and local horticulture. The bold and impactful design shows off the complex network of pipes that deliver clean water from the Schuylkill to the Delaware, as well as common items found at various PHS gardens around the city. LEARN MORE: https://www.facebook.com/events/1333280093469766/

Please join PennFuture for a panel discussion about how the Trump administration’s recently proposed rollbacks of environmental standards will impact the environment, the economy, and public health. Our panel of experts will examine how weaker standards pose risks to health and the climate and will discuss how investments in clean energy and other innovative technologies can mitigate climate impacts. As the Trump administration seeks to weaken environmental protections like the 'Clean Power Plan' and the 'Clean Cars Rule,' our panelists will explore countermeasures that local and state governments can and are taking to combat federal rollbacks. Rob Altenburg, Director of the PennFuture Energy Center, will moderate the panel, which includes: Saleem Chapman: Deputy Director, City of Philadelphia Office of Sustainability Mollie Michel: PA Field Organizer, Moms Clean Air Force Dr. Walter Tsou: Executive Director, Philadelphia Physicians for Social Responsibility This event is free to the public. Food and refreshments will be provided. To register, please click here. After the panel, you will also learn about the National Wildlife Federation’s new Climate Disaster Map, which illustrates the economic costs and threats associated with climate change. RSVP HERE: http://bit.ly/CleanEnergy1023

When it comes to the health of the planet, you want to make sure your vote counts. “Voting for the Environment,” a free program in the Academy Town Square series, features a round-table discussion with leaders of the League of Conservation Voters, Clean Air Council, and other key environmental and advocacy organizations. Learn about the important issues that affect the local and global environment and how the upcoming election will influence them. Join us for this interactive discussion that will help you become a better citizen Free & open to the public. Register by October 23. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/academy-town-square-voting-for-the-environment-tickets-49988978380?ref=estw